“Joe Casarella Field” to be christened on Sept. 20

“Joe Casarella Field” to be christened on Sept. 20

BY MARC MATURO  The North Rockland School District will honor longtime football coach Joe Casarella, the county’s all-time wins leader, on September 20 at halftime of the varsity football game against Ossining, whose kickoff is scheduled at 1:30 p.m. The football field at the school will be officially named “Joe Casarella Field.” Many years ago, […]

Stephanie’s Adventures in Singledom: First Date Magic

BY STEPHANIE DOLCE Everyone who goes on a first date not only hopes that it will turn out to be the beginning of a “great” relationship, but you also want to feel that first date magic you hear people in the movies talk about. No matter how down- to- Earth you really, truly are, first […]

Legoland concept raises questions about tax gains, traffic

Legoland concept raises questions about tax gains, traffic

BY MICHAEL RICONDA HAVERSTRAW – A potential amusement and water park proposed for the 175-acre Letchworth Village property in Haverstraw and Stony Point has raised questions among local officials regarding tax gains and traffic liabilities. Two weeks ago the state, through the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Council, announced that it was interested in awarding a grant […]

2014 Senior Fair draws a nice crowd at RCC

2014 Senior Fair draws a nice crowd at RCC

BY BARRY WARNER The Third Annual Senior Fair, sponsored by Senator David Carlucci and Rockland Community College (RCC), was held at RCC’s Eugene Levy Fieldhouse on Thursday, August 28, drawing approximately 1,000 seniors. The event sets out to inform and empower seniors with health information, nutrition counseling, energy conservation and the opportunity to volunteer for […]

Rockland Coalition to End the New Jim Crow Holds Rally At County Legislature Building To Support “Ban the Box” Resolution

Rockland Coalition to End the New Jim Crow Holds Rally At County Legislature Building To Support “Ban the Box” Resolution

BY CHERYL SLAVIN About 50 people gathered on the steps of the Allison-Parris County Office Building Tuesday evening to show support for a legislative resolution that would result in eliminating questions about an applicant’s criminal background from initial job applications in the County. Sponsored by the grassroots “Rockland Coalition to End the New Jim Crow,” […]